The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
A gentle surfactant that creates a creamy lather and cleanses the skin without stripping.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
A mild surfactant that enhances lather and cleansing properties.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Emulsifier
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Helps to stabilize the formula and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
A very mild, plant-derived surfactant that contributes to gentle cleansing.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Helps to visibly brighten skin, reduce the appearance of pores, and improve skin tone.
Usually helps with
Brightening, pore appearance, uneven tone
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated, but some may experience mild flushing if barrier is compromised.
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A secondary surfactant that boosts lather and cleansing performance.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Provides a pearlescent effect and contributes to the product's texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Antioxidant
Prunus Persica (Peach) Juice
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it helps to brighten and hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Brightening, hydration
Antioxidant
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice
Also known as cloudberry, this fruit extract is packed with antioxidants and vitamins to nourish and brighten.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, brightening
Surfactant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
A mild amino acid-based surfactant that provides gentle cleansing.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Preservative Booster
Lactobacillus Ferment
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help support the skin's microbiome and act as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Skin health
Preservative Booster
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative alternative that also offers skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative that enhances the efficacy of other preservatives.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Chelating Agent
Sodium Gluconate
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Viscosity Adjuster
Sodium Chloride
Used to thicken the product and adjust its consistency.
Usually helps with
Texture
Conditioning Agent
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A conditioning agent derived from guar gum that can help improve skin feel.
Usually helps with
Skin feel
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A synthetic polymer used to thicken the formula and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Used to adjust the pH of the product for optimal performance and stability.
Usually helps with
Product stability
UV Filter
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
A UV absorber that helps protect the product from light degradation. While not typically a concern in rinse-off products, it's present.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Fragrance Ingredient
Polycitronellol
A synthetic fragrance component that contributes to the product's scent.
Watch for
Potential for skin sensitivity or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Fragrance
Parfum/Fragrance
Adds a pleasant scent to the product. The specific components are not disclosed.
Watch for
Can be a common cause of skin irritation or allergic reactions for sensitive individuals.
Colorant
Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)
A synthetic colorant used to give the product its yellow hue.
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions in a small percentage of the population.
Colorant
Red 40 (Ci 16035)
A synthetic colorant used to give the product its reddish hue.
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions in a small percentage of the population.